Melanie housing Dec 13, 2025

First post here. Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $435,100 on average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 121K people. The median home value here is around $435,100, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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